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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.08, 48,657.90 and 19,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.08, 48,657.90 and 19,343.12 is: 26,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.08 : 48,657.90 = 19,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.08/48,657.90 = 19,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.08x = 48,657.90 × 19,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.08x = 941,195,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,195,598.65/35,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.71

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